UK steel and aluminium leaders challenge Ed Miliband’s net zero strategy

Steel and aluminium industry leaders have warned that Energy Secretary Ed Miliband’s net zero policies risk undermining British manufacturing if high energy costs continue to place pressure on domestic producers.Business figures argue that while reducing emissions remains essential, the current approach could make it harder for UK manufacturers to compete with overseas rivals. They say the challenge is ensuring the transition to a low-carbon economy does not come at the expense of jobs, i